Tall Fairy Tails Fountain Grass with beige seed heads in a natural setting

Fairy Tails Fountain Grass

1 Gallon
$19.90
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Tall Fairy Tails Fountain Grass with beige seed heads in a natural setting
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Fairy Tails Fountain Grass

Pennisetum orientale 'Fairy Tails', Cenchrus

Long-blooming grass with graceful, arching lavender-pink plumes.

$19.90
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Description

Fairy Tails Fountain Grass is a standout ornamental grass celebrated for its exceptionally long and elegant flower plumes that provide one of the longest seasons of bloom. It forms a dense, upright clump of fine, blue-green foliage. From early summer well into fall, it produces a profusion of slender, gracefully arching, lavender-pink flower spikes that shimmer in the light. Unlike many grasses, its blooms appear early and persist for months, offering continuous soft color and feathery texture with minimal care.

  • Exceptionally Long, Arching Flower Plumes: Features very long (12-15 inch), narrow, drooping flower spikes that create a cascading, feathery display.

  • Extended Bloom Season: One of the first fountain grasses to bloom in early summer and continues reliably until frost, providing months of interest.

  • Elegant, Refined Habit: The flowers arch gracefully, giving the plant a softer, more relaxed appearance than stiff, upright types.

  • Sterile and Non-Seeding: Does not produce viable seed, so it won’t self-sow and is a safe, non-invasive choice for any garden.

  • Great for Texture and Motion: Perfect for adding fine texture and gentle movement to perennial borders or container plantings.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Narrow, arching blue-green leaves turning golden in fall. Produces exceptionally long, soft burgundy flower spikes that mature to wheat-colored plumes - one of the longest and earliest blooming fountain grasses.
  • Mature Height: 2-4 ft
  • Mature Width: 2-4 ft
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun (tolerates light afternoon shade)
  • Key Advantages:Extra-long blooming period,Early seasonal flowers,Drought tolerant once established,Deer resistant,Low maintenance
  • Landscape Uses:Specimen planting,Mixed borders,Mass plantings,Container gardens
  • Special Care:Cut back to 6" in late winter,Avoid overwatering,Divide every 3-4 years
  • Seasonal Interest:Foliage: Semi-evergreen,Flowers: Early summer through fall

Faqs

Q: How does it differ from other fountain grasses like ‘Karley Rose’?
A: While both are Pennisetum orientale, ‘Fairy Tails’ has longer, more slender and distinctly arching/drooping plumes, creating a wispier, softer effect. ‘Karley Rose’ has thicker, more upright pink plumes that form a fuller, bushier floral display.

Q: Does it need full sun?
A: Yes, for the best flowering and most compact habit, full sun is ideal. It will tolerate very light afternoon shade, but flowering may be reduced.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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